Barbie is introducing its first dolls with Type 1 diabetes this summer, part of the style- and inclusivity-driven Barbie ...

For more than four decades, Lagueria Davis’s aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell, worked at Mattel. Davis, the director of the new Netflix documentary “Black Barbie,” was not a fan of dolls, but was ...

The first Black Barbie, which debuted in 1980, featured a doll fully immersed in her identity. Designed by Kitty Black Perkins, the doll had an Afro to complement her red dress and gold jewelry.

Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it," read a description from Netflix attached to the trailer.

Now, Barbie is celebrating the 45th anniversary of their first-ever Black Barbie doll with a collectible doll of creator Black Perkins, who worked at the brand as a pioneering designer until 2004.

The special-edition Black Barbie commemorating the 45th anniversary of this groundbreaking doll doesn’t just celebrate a toy; it honors a cultural revolution started by legendary designer Kitty ...

Mattel marks Barbie's 65th birthday by creating dolls of iconic women 00:58. The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black ...

The 2025 doll celebrates the rich heritage of Black Barbie through her dark brown skin and voluminous curly hair. The doll’s dress takes inspiration from its predecessor with its bright red ...

Firstly, Barbie and Black in Fashion Council want to shine a light on three rising Black female designers: Nia Thomas, Fumi ...

Today Barbie and Black In Fashion Council have announced an intentional partnership. The special announcement is reflective of Black designers comprising only 7.3% of the fashion industry, despite ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Black Barbie: A Documentary started streaming on Netflix on Juneteenth, detailing the creation of the first black Barbie.

My mother reached for the Black Barbie with skin that matched my tone. I don’t remember what she was wearing, but I remember she had full lips, a wide nose, and fabulous layered hair.